Microsoft wants to promote the Microsoft Store as the best solution for downloading apps and games on Windows 10/11. The company has made great strides with Store redesigned with Windows 11 updatesSome store issues persist, such as: The application is not opening , won't download, or is stuck on getting a license in the renewed store. The Microsoft Store may force you to search the web to get a license for your favorite app or game. It's not safe, and some of you may end up downloading apps from unverified sources. It's better to stick with the Microsoft Store. Here are the top 7 ways to fix the Microsoft Store stuck on getting a license.
1. Check your internet connection
This is pretty obvious but still worth checking out before we move on to the advanced tricks to fix Microsoft Store stuck on getting license.
When you have a slow or weak internet connection, the store fails to verify your Microsoft account and you end up getting a licensing error.
Open an app Settings (Use keys Windows + I) Go to the Network & Internet menu. Make sure you're connected to a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. For Wi-Fi, try connecting to a 5 GHz frequency, not a 2.4 GHz one.
2. Check payment options
Has the credit card added to your Microsoft account expired? When you try to purchase an app or game from the Microsoft Store, the company uses your preferred payment method to complete the transaction.
It's time to double-check your current payment method in the Microsoft Store so you don't get stuck getting licensing errors.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Store.
Step 2: Click on Account picture above.
Step 3: Locate Payment.
Step 4: You will move to Microsoft Account > Manage your payments list on the web.
Step 5: Authenticate yourself and verify your current payment method.
3. Log out and then log back in.
When the Microsoft Store fails to authenticate your account, the app/game download process will be interrupted for licensing. You will need to sign out of your existing Microsoft account and sign in again.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Store and click account picture above.
Step 2: Locate sign out.
Step 3: Log in again with your exact account details and download the app or game from the store.
4. Run Windows Store apps to troubleshoot
The Microsoft Store is distributed as a native app on Windows. This is why you'll see the company update the Microsoft Store itself and not bundle it with Windows updates. You can run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter to fix the Store stuck on licensing issues.
Step 1: Open an app Settings On Windows (use keys Windows + I).
Step 2: Go to List the system.
Step 3: Locate find the mistakes and resolve it and open Other troubleshooters and fixes.
Step 4: Scroll down and turn on Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter.
Sit back, relax, and let Microsoft fix the store that's stuck on licensing issues.
5. Clear cache in Microsoft
Excessive Microsoft Store cache data may cause the app to stop receiving a license. You can simply clear the cache and try again.
Step 1: Press the keys Windows + R and open Playlist.
Step 2: Type wsreset.exe And press OK From the playlist.
Android clears the Microsoft Store cache and reopens the app.
6. Repair Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store can also cause licensing issues. Let's fix the Microsoft Store from Settings.
Step 1: Open an app Windows Settings (Use keys Windows + I).
Step 2: Go to List Applications.
Step 3: Locate Apps and features.
Step 4: Scroll down to Microsoft Store , and click Three-dot menu and select Advanced Options.
Step 5: select button fix From the following list and will Windows Repair the store for you.
7. Update the Microsoft Store
As mentioned before, the Store is not linked to Windows Updates. You can update it through the Store itself.
Open the Microsoft Store and go to the Library menu. Click Get updates and install the latest version of the Store on your computer.
Download apps and games from the Microsoft Store
If you're stuck with licensing issues despite following the methods above, you should contact your bank and ensure the credit card you added is working as expected. What trick worked to fix the Microsoft Store stuck on licensing? Share your results in the comments below.
